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The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is a Canadian immigration program that qualifies for Express Entry to Canada. The FSTP is designed for eligible skilled foreign tradespeople whose occupations are in high-demand in Canada. Specific high-demand trades that qualify for the FSTP are normally listed under the Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) Skill Level 2 or Skill Level 3 categories of Canada’s 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. Examples of some of these types of trades include: aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors; carpenters; crane operators; electricians; plumbers; power engineers and power system operators; sheet metal workers; telecommunications installation and repair workers; and welders – among many other skilled trades that are in high-demand across Canada. A minimum of two years of full-time paid work experience within the past five years in one of the trades eligible for the FSTP is required. Applicants must also have the necessary education/training, English or French language abilities, and meet other eligibility requirements for the FSTP, including the health and character criteria.